Senior Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Houston is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on ground-up and renovation school projects while mentoring the estimating team. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of commercial GC estimating experience and a track record of delivering complex educational projects.

You will manage conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates, supervise subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams to ensure successful

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience with ground-up and renovation work ranging from $6M-$50M+.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and pricing.
• Experience with estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for K-12 projects from concept through award.
• Prepare conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Manage subcontractor pricing, scope reviews, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams.
• Support and mentor junior estimators.
• Ensure smooth turnover to Operations.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Ground-up & renovations

Commercial GC experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

Houston, TX

Join a respected General Contractor with a strong backlog of commercial projects across Houston. We're seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on ground-up and renovation school projects while helping mentor and develop the estimating tea

Scott Humphrey has partnered with a highly respected General Contractor to identify a Senior Estimator who will play a key leadership role within their Preconstruction team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to lead complex educational projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established construction organization.

With a strong backlog and robust pipeline of upcoming work, particularly in the K-12 education sector, the company is seeking a professional who can lead estimates, provide strategic preconstruction guidance, and help secure high-profile school projects throughout the DFW market.

What You'll Do

• Lead estimates for K-12 projects from concept through award
• Prepare conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Manage subcontractor pricing, scope reviews, and value engineering
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams
• Support and mentor junior estimators
• Ensure smooth turnover to Operations

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of estimating experience with a Commercial General Contractor
• Experience with ground-up and renovation work ranging from $6M-$50M+
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and pricing
• Experience with estimating software and takeoff tools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus